~Ashley~After my training with M, I was forced to go for a run as I had a lot of thoughts going through my head. This I did without the knowledge of any of the vampires guarding the house. Once I appeared in the streets of New Jersey, I couldn't help getting lost in it. I stopped in a cathedral which had an inn next to it and wondered who would build an inn next to a church or vice versa. Whichever came second, looks like it chose the wrong part of the city. As I was lost in my own judgmental thoughts, I bumped into something or rather, someone. "I'm sorry." I said almost immediately, snapping out of my daze. He looked up at me and smiled heartily. "It's no problem, I wasn't also conscious of my environment." I nodded and tried to walk away when he stopped me. "I'm sorry for disrupting you, but I'm new to this town and I lost my way. I have no idea where I am but I do know I'm heading towards St. Kings street, block 7." Hearing him, I shook my head slightly, "I'm afraid you're
~Rebecca~After my meeting with Dagon, I went back to the house expecting to see Ashley training. Instead, I met an empty training room. Apprehensively, I walked downstairs and out of the house. "Where is Ashley?" I asked one of the vampires on patrol. He looked at me in confusion. "I've not seen her since today. She's been indoor with M except when she vsiited the attic." "She visited the attic today?" I asked and before he could answer, I heard someone walking towards me from behind. It was Mary, one of the little witches who worked for me. Although a little bizzare and strange, she did her work and I have no problem as far as one is useful. "I have something to report to you about Ashley." She said as she stood before me. I was thinking of dismissing her earlier before I heard her words. "What is that?" "Earlier today, Ashley ripped out my heart because of a little arguement we had." She reported. I looked up and down at her briskly before asking again for confirmation, "Y
~Ashley~I waited nervously for Rebecca to return. My wish came through when the front door opened and she walked in. "Your plan worked." She said with a smile. "But Drexa is indeed callous." My smile faded at her words. "What did she do?" "She planned to use the dead vampires to threaten me. She knows very well two of them had their brains melted so it's inevitably the work of a witch, yet, she planned to pin it on me in order to get you. Or else, she'd go on a killing spree." Rebecca scoffed with a frown. "Thankfully, you got there in time to stop them." I said hesitantly, afterall, my negligence made her put her lives and that of innocent humans at risk. "Yes, but we still need to talk." Rebecca muttered, her eyes coming in contact with mine. "What deal did you have with Keller and where is she?" "She said Drexa would discover her if she used magic. But there is a way to cloak her magic." I replied happily. Rebecca shot me a not so happy glance and asked gloomily, "What coul
~Ashley~“You really do not think I will agree with you to meet Rebecca! You are new here so I do not blame you for having no idea who she is and what crimes she is guilty of!"That is Keller yelling at me after I passed down Rebecca's message to her. I was about to tell her that Rebecca was just outside when I heard Rebecca speak. "If you have a problem with me, come at me directly. Why are you complaining to someone who can't relieve you of your predicament?" Then Rebecca walked in. Keller looked at me in disbelief and scoffed afterwards, "I was stupid to believe you'd be different from your kind. Turns out each and every one of you is the same." I felt a little hurt by her words but I smiled on the surface to smoothen the raging aggression in me. "Keller Stoll, say one more word and I will have you delivered to Drexa myself!" Rebecca threatened. I had my head lowered but when I raised it, I realized Keller had her eyes pinned on me. I glanced at Rebecca briefly and thought it
~Ashley~"Where are we, Ashley?" I heard Kiara ask and sighed as I looked at my unfamiliar surroundings. My problem had begun when the nuisance who called himself Jethro decided to initiate a conversation with me. Although I took a lot of turns, I just wanted to get rid of him at all costs. I asked my way around and found myself back in the hotel but I got distracted when I caught the smell of…my mate. Kiara also became alert as I looked around the hotel wondering if Marcellus was really alive or my mind chose to play a mind game with me. I soon saw a familiar back and headed towards his direction. He took a lot of turns before stopping before a room door. I was about to call out his name when the door opened and I saw Cassie welcome him in! "Your mate seems to have a record with women. Always jumping to any pretty available one." I heard Blaine mutter with disgust and sighed loudly. I turned around deciding to head back to the hotel when I figured out I had no Idea where I wa
~Ashley~"You've not said anything for more than five minutes." I said, still standing away from her. A smile graced her lips as she got up and walked towards me. I didn't back down as I watched her move closer. "I didn't think you were alive, Ashley. When I heard the rumors of Cassidy's offspring being alive. I thought it was a rumor and decided to confirm myself, I never knew I was in for a whole load of surprise." She reached out at that moment to touch my face when I stopped her. "I hate it when people touch my face, it even becomes worse when it's someone I have no idea of." She smiled and retreated with two steps. "My name is Mia Melly and I was your mother's best friend." "You're a witch and my mother was a vampire. How could she be friends with a traitor like you?" I questioned suspiciously. "Your mother and I grew up together. It was hectic doing so, but together we prevailed." She said with a somewhat sad time. "Where were you when she was killed and I was taken away
Rebecca couldn't bear Ashley confronting Drexa so she grabbed Ashley and took her inside."Don't try to stop me, Rebecca!" Ashley said, trying to leave the room, but got held up by Rebecca. She looked up at Rebecca and swallowed a painful lump, her eyes becoming watery. "She has Drexa, Rebecca. The least I can do for Cassie is try to get her back. I can't let her be left in ruin right now." Rebecca didn't let go. Instead, she shushed as she placed a hand on Ashley's lips. "I know. And I promise you that I'll bring Cassie's body back to you. We have Keller now and we're going to bring Cassie back. You only have to trust me, do you understand?" Rebecca replied calmly. Ashley looked at her for a while before sniffling. She wiped off the tears trickling down her cheeks and moved inside the room. "Okay." Rebecca sighed and walked out of the room. From the room, Ashley could hear the entire conversation thanks to her vampire hearing. Back to the compound "I ain't glad that you took
~Ashley~The night was cold and creepy. When we got to Death Ville, the fog around made it worse. I was about to cross the boundary when Rebecca held me back. "I don't think it's safe for you to go in there.""Why not?" I scoffed, trying to pry her hands away but it wasn't working. "I can take care of myself, Rebecca! There's no need to be so worried about me!" "I promised your mother I would protect you after you were born. Although my promise sounded unrealistic at that moment because she was healthy and fit, I can't shy away from it now. So listen to me and stay put!" Rebecca yelled. I narrowed my eyes at her and nodded. Then I stepped backwards. Before Rebecca walked into the fog, she cast one last glance at me and walked forward wordlessly. Keller and M each gave me a comforting look before following after her. Left alone, I scoffed, I searched for a quiet and concealed place to be. I hadn't stayed long when I heard howling from behind me. Inquisitive, I left my hideout a